Significant health insurance increases for Fillmore County Fillmore County commissioners continued to discuss the 2011 budget proposal at their August 24 meeting. County Coordinator Karen Brown updated the board on the numbers. Friday, August 27, 2010
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The Preston City Council discussed the 2011 budget challenges and the upside potential of significant interest savings through the refinancing of debt at their August 16 meeting
After a record short seven minute council meeting on August 23, the Committee of the Whole spent the greatest share of two hours discussing the 2011 budget.
City Administrator Deb Zimmer presented the first look of the proposed budget to Council on Monday night and the Preliminary Budget Comparison shows a decrease in many departments. Increases were shown in administration, going from $179,016.00 in 2010 to $184,810.00 in 2011.
There was a lot of talk at the Houston County Fair about of how fast the crops are maturing this summer. Looking at the latest Crop Weather report from Minnesota Ag News, I see Preston is the farthest ahead of normal of any spot in Minnesota.
FAIRMONT, Minn. (07/14/2010) - Rural Advantage, in partnership with Practical Farmers of Iowa, is seeking agricultural producers interested in utilizing cover crops.
While many of us were enjoying the Fillmore County Fair, the summer crew from the Extension Regional Office, working with regional crop Extension Educator Lisa Behnken, Ryan Miller, and IPM Specialist Fritz Breitenbach, were out scouting for soybean aphids.
Benjamin Markegard of Peterson, Minnesota, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
LANESBORO, MINN. - The Commonweal Theatre, located in historic downtown Lanesboro, hosts its next "Commonweal Presents" event - Min Mor ("Mother") - on Wednesday, September 15th, at 7:30 pm.
Jamie Mathison, a talented young musician from Preston, Minn., spent two weeks this summer studying percussion and steelpan at Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Door County, Wis. Jamie is the daughter of Linda and Al and studies percussion privately with Tami Christianson.
On August 17, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. (SEMAC) awarded 18 grants for a total of $103,682 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota.
Some people call them the "good old days." It was a time of great change in the country, and in pop culture, that is looked back upon fondly by so many people that there are still celebrations in honor of the era.
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is planning on pursuing funding to initiate a revolving low interest loan fund for well replacement in Fillmore County.
Want some perspective on where good food actually comes from? "Bring a camera, a cooler and unleashed curiosity," suggests Nancy Martinson, board chair of Lanesboro Local.
The Rushford-Peterson Boys and Girls Basketball Programs are sponsoring "Coaches-Players-Fans Against Cancer" events at their respective home games February 9th vs the Plainview-Elgin-Millville boys and February 12th vs the Lewiston-Altura girls.
The Minnesota Department of Education has released the statewide assessment scores, and Rushford-Peterson students showed tremendous growth across the board in 2009-2010.
The Friends of the Lanesboro Library is hosting a discussion group with trained facilitators about the RACE Exhibit, currently on display at the Rochester Public Library.
Eligibility meetings for Minnesota State High School League activities for the 2010-2011 school year will be held at Fillmore Central High School as follows: Monday, July 26, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.
St. Paul, MN-With the state facing a $5.8 billion deficit, Minnesotans deserve detailed answers on how candidates for governor will close the budget gap, said the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman today at a press event as they unveiled a new website that will allow candidates and everyday Minnesotans to do precisely that.
Minneapolis, MN - After undergoing a rigorous competition to receive a slice of $234 million in federal AmeriCorps grants, ServeMinnesota programs received $14.5 million from the Corporation for National and Community Service, a 25 percent increase over funding in 2009.
ST. PAUL - Attention drivers! Around 100 law enforcement agencies are conducting a distracted driving educational push coupled with an enforcement effort during the first week of August.
MINNEAPOLIS - The Federal Communications Commission's Michael Copps and Mignon Clyburn will meet with the public at a hearing on the future of the Internet in Minneapolis on Aug. 19.
As you stroll down Highway 52, about ten miles south of Chatfield, you'll pass through the neat little town of Fountain, Minn., recognized as the "Sinkhole Capital of the U.S.A."
The Preston Historical Society conducted the drawing for the winners of the recent raffle fundraiser. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for a new roof for the O'Hara Schoolhouse.
This unit of the Salvation Army serves Fillmore County. Our budget is determined by the amount of money collected in the Christmas kettles in Fillmore County.
After a successful 2009 Citizens Academy, Sheriff Jensen said he and his staff are ready for the second academy in September. Jensen said the first academy was a great experience for everyone involved.
A hearing in Winona on August 4 marked another leg in the lawsuit brought by the John Snyder and Vernon Ristau families against the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the city of Preston.
District Court Judge Robert Benson recently received an award commemorating his election to a fellowship by ASTAR, a member of the Einstein Institute for Science, Health and the Courts.
On July 26, 2010, Laura Lynn Kahoun, a 27-year old white female from Rushford, MN, appeared in District Court with her attorney, Frederick S. Suhler, before Judge Robert R. Benson facing four counts involving controlled substance crime in the fifth degree, possession; two counts of theft; and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Monday, August 9, 2010, Elizabeth Katherine Rachael, a 24-year old female from Harmony, appeared in District Court before Judge Robert R. Benson facing one count of theft.
Hidden in Fountain is an inspiring story that reminds us that we are never too old to start a new, healthy habit. It is there, at Fillmore Fitness, that 88-year-old Winnie Klockeman works out three times a week.
The Minnesota Department of Health today confirmed the cause of death of a seven-year-old child as primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a very rare form of meningitis caused by an amoeba associated with warm freshwater.
While the temperature outside is rising, and according to the American Red Cross, the blood supply often drops due to donors being on vacation or busy with summer activities.
On Sunday evening, August 1st, the Cherry Grove United Methodist Church will again be offering a "Cowboy Church" service open to all who may be interested.
"If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast." Psalm 139:9-10 NIV
ST. PAUL - Motorcyclist fatalities have reached the 20-death mark for the year, according to the preliminary crash reports from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
ST. PAUL - To counter the trend of motorists increasing speeds during summer, Minnesota law enforcement agencies are stepping up speed patrols in July. The added speed enforcement is coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), which reports illegal and unsafe speeding as factors in around 130 deaths annually - about 70 percent of which occur in rural areas.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has entered into a contract to purchase a new fleet of breath testing instruments for use by Minnesota criminal justice agencies.
Warm early spring weather has brought out ticks earlier than usual in many regions of Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) urges anyone heading outdoors in Minnesota this spring and early summer to use tick repellents and other measures to prevent Lyme disease and other serious diseases transmitted by ticks.
Interstate State Park will get new sidewalks, new seating areas, and improved accessibility as part of a long awaited face-lift this summer, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Parks and Trails.
The 10th Annual Trout Day event at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park on Saturday, May 1st, had the biggest turnout in its history, great spring weather, and fun for all ages.
MINNEAPOLIS, August 4, 2010 - Weber Shandwick today announced that Brooke Worden was named to PRWeek's 2010 "40 Under 40" list profiling professionals, nominated by colleagues, who have made significant contributions to their agencies, clients and organizations.
Almost $2 million of financial assistance for federal fiscal year 2010 is now available for a limited time for projects in Rush-Pine creek watershed in Fillmore, Houston, and Winona counties and for Watson Creek watershed and the Upper South Fork of the Root River/Wisel Creek watershed in Fillmore County.
Rushford, MN (8 am August 13, 2010) - Storms rolling through southeastern Minnesota this morning are causing a number of power outages to members of Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TEC).
Washington- With Washington Democrats talking about slamming small businesses once again with job-killing tax hikes, Tim Walz will be called on once again by his party leaders to help them guide their unpopular agenda through Congress.
St. Paul --- On Monday, State Representative and Republican Candidate for Governor Tom Emmer told Minnesotans he thinks workers who receive tips should be penalized and paid below minimum wage.
Washington DC - Leading economists say the excuses are wearing thin for Senate Republicans to continue obstructing not only a jobs bill but even a basic extension of unemployment benefits, especially in light of the new U.S. Labor Department report finding that the economy shed 125,000 jobs overall in June, despite creating 83,000 private-sector jobs.
